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Physical & Chemical properties

Appearance / physical state / colour

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
appearance / physical state / colour
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across based on grouping of substances (category approach)
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: non-GLP, non-guideline, data confirmed by the company, reliable with restrictions

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
other: letter proforma
Title:
Letter proforma for appearance
Author:
INEOS
Year:
2010
Bibliographic source:
INEOS
Report date:
2010

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The data on appearance and physical state was confirmed in a signed proforma from the company.
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Alkenes, C18-24, ethylene polymn. by-product
EC Number:
272-807-8
EC Name:
Alkenes, C18-24, ethylene polymn. by-product
Cas Number:
68914-55-6
IUPAC Name:
Alkenes, C18-24, ethylene polymn. by-product
Details on test material:
No data provided

Results and discussion

Physical state at 20°C and 1013 hPa:
liquid
Form / colour / odour
Form:
viscous
Colour:
Clear. Hazy colourless to light yellow
Odour:
other: hydrocarbon
Substance type:
petroleum product

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Alkenes C18 - 24 ethylene polymn. by-product is a viscous liquid petroleum product. It is clear, hazy colourless to light yellow and has a hydrocarbon odour.
Executive summary:

This is non-GLP and non-guideline, however the data is confirmed in a signed proforma from the company and is considered reliable and suitable for use for this endpoint.